Scott Brunton-trained Count Da Vinci followed his first-up second in the Conquering Stakes (Listed, 1400m) at Launceston on December 12 with a very good win here. He was quickly away and then raced outside the leader (Kool Kash) at a solid pace (first 1000m in 60.91) before going to the front approaching the home turn. He then safely held his rivals to score decisively. Dreams Of Paris raced in sixth place, moved up deep on turning for home and she kept running on nicely for second, without threatening the winner. Geegees Goldengirl raced in fifth place, going along the inner at the home turn, she went to second halfway down the straight before battling on well for third.